Definition: Collocates refers to a group of people or objects that are located near each other, often in close proximity or with similar characteristics. Examples of collocations include:
In the film "The Godfather," the main character, Michael Corleone, is described as "the collocation" between his family and his associates.
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout Finch is referred to as "the collocation" between her father and her best friend Boo